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NALT Concept Space
U.S. Department of Agriculture

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Concept information

  1. Fields of Study
  2. animal and human health
  3. diseases and disorders (animals and humans)
  4. nervous system diseases
  5. sensory disorders
  6. somatosensory disorders
  1. Animals, Livestock, One Health
  2. animal and human health
  3. diseases and disorders (animals and humans)
  4. nervous system diseases
  5. sensory disorders
  6. somatosensory disorders

Preferred term

somatosensory disorders

Type

  • Topic

Definition

  • Information Disorders of sensory information received from superficial and deep regions of the body. The somatosensory system conveys neural impulses which pertain to proprioception, tactile sensation, thermal sensation, pressure sensation, and pain.

    Source: Medical Subject Headings

    Type: Concept definition

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Synonyms

  • proprioceptive disorders

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/59857

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